17+ ‘Archaeology’ Writing Prompts
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Unspeakable Discovery
A mission lands on a planer previously thought to be uninhabited, only to discover a monument that suggests advanced civilization used to live there.
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Dinosaur Explorer
Pretend you are a paleontologist discovering dinosaur fossils. Describe the dinosaur you found and the process of uncovering the remains.
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The Excavation Horror
During an archaeological excavation, an ancient tomb is unearthed, revealing a murderous history that’s starting to repeat itself.
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Space Archaeology
An ancient alien spaceship is discovered on the edge of our solar system. You are the researcher assigned to figure out how it works. What happens?
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Discovering King Tut’s Tomb
Create a story where you’re accompanying Howard Carter during the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. What surprises and adventures await inside?
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Egyptian Pharaohs and Pyramids
Craft a story where you are an explorer discovering the pyramids of Egypt for the first time.
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Lost Technology
Write a narrative where you are a scavenger on a planet like Jakku, unearthing ancient Star Wars technology.
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Ancient Ruins Exploration
Delve into an ancient, hidden city beneath a bustling modern metropolis and describe its rich history and secrets.
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Forgotten Battlefield
Imagine stumbling upon an ancient, abandoned battlefield. What secrets does it hold?
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Reviving the Lost Pokemon Dominion
You’ve discovered an ancient and forgotten Pokemon species. How does this discovery affect your journey and the Pokemon world?